Building Service Worker (Custodian/Janitor)

The University of St. Thomas has openings for full time, benefits eligible Building Service Workers, (custodial, janitor).  As part of the Facilities Management team, Building Services Workers provide an exceptional experience for our students, staff, and visitors through the delivery of cleaning services and upkeep throughout the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision options, (coverage effective the first day of the month following hire date)
• 3.5 weeks Paid Leave Time, (begins accruing immediately upon hire date)
• 15 University holidays
• Up to 100% tuition remission (free tuition) for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

AVAILABLE SHIFTS (Work schedule: 5 consecutive days on and 2 consecutive days off, shifts may include weekends)

• 2nd Shift: 1:45 PM - 10:15 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Pay rate:  $20.83, plus potential shift differential.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Routine cleaning of assigned buildings which may include but are not limited to offices, athletic facilities, food service areas, classrooms, restrooms in accordance with university safety and quality standards.
• Vacuuming, dusting, washing and disinfecting surfaces, collecting and hauling trash and recyclable removal
• Additional periodic duties may include carpet and hard floor project work, bulb replacement, setting up areas for events, snow removal
• Occasional room set up and tear downs of table and chairs in preparation for college events 
• Occasional heavy lifting of furniture and custodial equipment

Required Qualifications:

• Experience and working knowledge of proper custodial/janitorial cleaning procedures
• Ability to read and understand instructions plus communicate for purposes of supporting event set-ups and safety procedures with attention to detail
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment physical are conditions of employment for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A valid Driver's License

The position may be considered emergency essential, which means if campus closes due to an emergency or inclement weather, emergency essential employees still need to report and complete any regularly scheduled hours.

This is a full-time benefits eligible position that is part of a collective bargaining agreement.  New employees must satisfy a 90 working day probationary period and join the union after its satisfactory completion.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.